(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Calls on the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) end its crackdown on nonviolent Tibetan protesters and its continuing cultural, religious, economic, and linguistic repression inside Tibet; (2) begin a dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to address the legitimate grievances of the Tibetan people and provide for a long-term solution in Tibet; and (3) release all Tibetans who are imprisoned for nonviolently opposing Chinese government policies in Tibet.
Calls on the U.S. Department of State to: (1) reconsider its decision not to include the PRC among the group of countries described as "the world's most systematic human rights violators"; and (2) implement the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2058)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1077.
DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate time was expanded by an additional 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2098-2099)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166).(text: CR 4/8/2008 H2048)
Roll Call #166 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR 4/8/2008 H2048)
Roll Call #166 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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